Sarcopenia and Pleural Effusions: Exploring a Potential Link

Sarcopenia and Pleural Effusions: Exploring a Potential Link

Recent studies indicate a significant relationship between malnutrition, frailty, and pleural effusion (PE), highlighting the critical role of muscle mass in patient outcomes. This review investigates the association between sarcopenia—characterized by a decline in skeletal muscle mass and function—...

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Main Authors: Georgios I. Barkas, Nikolaos D. Karakousis, Zoe Daniil, Konstantinos I. Gourgoulianis, Ourania S. Kotsiou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-06-01
Series:Muscles
Subjects:
sarcopenia
frailty
low muscle mass
pleural effusion
respiratory disease
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2813-0413/3/3/17
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